Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push
Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.
S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.
US Army Plans New Explosives Research and Factory Hub in Kentucky
The US Army is requesting industry proposals to build a new explosives research and production hub in Kentucky as global conflicts strain munitions supplies and expose shortages.
Rheinmetall Converts Berlin Auto Plant to Produce 155mm Shell Casings
German defense contractor Rheinmetall is converting its automotive parts factory in Berlin to manufacture casings for 155-millimeter artillery shells, expanding the company’s ammunition production network.
Kuwait Opens First Domestic Plant for Light Ammunition
Kuwait has launched a light ammunition manufacturing facility, boosting the country’s self-reliance and domestic industrial base.
Australian Firm Unveils Laser Weapons Plant in Singapore
Electro Optic Systems has inaugurated a new center in Singapore to build high-energy laser weapon systems, establishing a regional hub to support international defense customers.
LIG Nex1 to Construct New Weapons Factory in S. Korea
South Korea’s LIG Nex1 will invest $252.7 million to build a production facility in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, as Seoul expands guided weapons and aerospace manufacturing capacity.
US Companies to Explore Materials Alternative for Guided Munition
Minnesota-based Niron Magnetics and Moog Inc. in New York have partnered to evaluate rare earth-free magnets for use in guided munitions.
Rheinmetall Enhances Ammo Supply Chain With Muni Berka Takeover
Rheinmetall has acquired Muni Berka in Südharz to expand its ammunition storage and handling capacity as the company ramps up defense production in Germany.
US Army to Build Mobile Refineries for Key Ammo Mineral Production
The US Army has announced the development of a small, transportable refinery fleet to produce critical minerals used in ammunition and weapon systems manufacturing.
Lockheed Martin Opens Alabama Lab to Back US Hypersonic Weapon Initiatives
Lockheed Martin has activated a new Hypersonics System Integration Lab in Huntsville, Alabama, adding a major test and engineering hub as the US races to field hypersonic weapons against rapid advances by China and Russia.
India’s JSW Breaks Ground on $90M Shield AI V-BAT Factory in Hyderabad
Indian firm JSW Defence has begun building a new $90-million plant in Hyderabad in partnership with Shield AI to locally produce the V-BAT unmanned aerial system.
Egypt, China Launch Joint Military Drone Production
Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and China’s North Industries Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce tactical unmanned aerial systems.
Niger Says Putting Its Uranium on International Market
Niger's military regime on Sunday announced it was putting uranium produced by Somair -- a subsidiary of French giant Orana before the regime nationalized it in June -- on the international market.
Nigeria Boosts Defense Industry With First 1,000 Homegrown DG-103 Rifles
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria-D7G has produced nearly 1,000 units of its upgraded DG-103 rifle within the first two months of operations at its Kaduna facility, according to local media.
Raytheon-Rafael Joint Venture to Supply Israel With Tamir Missiles Under $1.25B Deal
Raytheon and Rafael joint venture R2S has secured a $1.25-billion contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles, including missile kits and test equipment.
UK Maps 13 Sites to Rebuild Local Arms Industry, Sustain Ukrainian Aid
The UK has revealed 13 possible locations for a new production network of munitions and energetic materials, aimed at supplying the British Armed Forces and bolstering support for Ukraine.
Belgium Expands 155mm Shell Production With Automated Factory Line
Belgium has opened a new production line in Wallonia to manufacture 155-millimeter artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen its defense industry and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
Bulgaria, Germany’s Rheinmetall Launch Joint Ammo Factory to Boost EU Defense Supply
Bulgaria and German defense company Rheinmetall have signed a deal worth more than $1.1 billion to build a new center that will produce gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells, boosting Europe’s ammunition supply amid security tensions in the region.
Defense Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-Plant as Europe Rearms
German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant as Berlin rushes to rearm after decades of running down its military.
Bulgaria, Germany Unveil $1B Joint Defense Industry Projects
Bulgaria and Germany are launching $1.1 billion in joint defense industry projects, including new plants in the Balkan state to produce artillery shells, gunpowder, NATO-standard rounds, and long-range weapons.
Romania Hosts Rheinmetall Production Network for Military Systems
Rheinmetall has launched a new production network in Romania to strengthen the country’s defense sector, support armed forces modernization, and build new partnerships with local defense firms.
LIG Nex1 Opens Factory for Next-Gen Close-In Weapon System
South Korean firm LIG Nex1 has launched a new facility to expand advanced Close-In Weapon System (CIWS-II) manufacturing in support of the country’s air defense capabilities.
Poland Earmarks $660M to Boost 155mm Ammo Production Through Local Companies
Poland’s Armaments Group is investing in state-owned companies to increase the production of 155-millimeter ammunition for its armed forces.
